Business Insider reports that Diddy and his lawyers claim the lawsuits are a way for accusers to “garner publicity.” He’s said to be confident that the truth will come out during his trial.
“Mr. Combs and his legal team have full confidence in the facts, their legal defenses, and the integrity of the judicial process,” the lawyers said. “In court, the truth will prevail: that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted anyone—adult or minor, man or woman.”
The Famous People Named In Sexual Assault Lawsuits Against Sean “Diddy” Combs Revealed
Singer Aaron Hall is named in a lawsuit by a woman named Liza Gardner. She accused Hall and Diddy of assaulting her and a friend in Hall’s apartment back in 1990 when she was just 16-years-old. She claims that Diddy “coerced” her into sexual activity. Later, she alleges that Hall “barged into the room, pinned her down, and forced” her to have intercourse with him.
Diddy’s close friend, music producer Harve Pierre go way back. Pierre was the rapper’s first Bad Boy Records employee and the former president of the company. Pierre’s assistant filed a complaint against him in 2023 claiming that he used his powerful position to “to groom, exploit, and sexually assault her.” She also alleges that Diddy enabled the abuse.
Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. is also named in a lawsuit that includes Diddy. Music producer Rodney Jones Jr. claims that Diddy groomed him in order to “pass him off” to Gooding. He was left alone with the actor on a yacht rented by Diddy. There he claims that Gooding touched and groped him. In the past, Gooding has pled guilty to the charge of forcible touching.
Diddy’s son, Justin Dior Combs, has also been accused of sexual crimes alongside his father. Claims suggest that he solicited sex workers and underage girls.
Celebrity jeweler Jacob Arabo has been accused by a woman named Adria English. She previously worked at Diddy’s parties as a go-go dancer. She claims that Diddy forced her to have intercourse with Arabo during one of those parties. English also suggested that she saw Arabo “solicit and ingest narcotics.”
DJ Stevie J is said to have been taught by Diddy how to solicit sex workers, and what type of workers to find. However, Stevie J previously defended Diddy. “I’ve never seen my man do anything foul like they talking about… I’ve never seen it, I’ve known him for 29 years,” he told TMZ.
Meanwhile, several other stars are named in the lawsuits. However, they are not accused of criminal behavior. Prince Harry, Nicki Minaj, Usher and others are said to have witnessed things in the case against Diddy.
Interscope Records Co-Founder Jimmy Lovine Allegedly Saw Diddy Assault Cassie
Interscope Records co-founder Jimmy Lovine was said to be at a dinner party with Diddy and his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. Other guests included Ne-Yo and Usher. After an argument between Diddy and Cassie, the rapper allegedly punched her in the stomach causing her to “double over in visible pain, crying.” He later made deals with Diddy despite witnessing the behavior.
Univeral Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge was previously named in a lawsuit as well. However, he was later removed. He’s denied any wrongdoing. In addition to his high-powered job, he’s also known for being the father-in-law to Lionel Richie’s daughter, Sofia Richie.
Rapper Yung Miami has not been listed as a defendant in any of the suits. She also has not been accused of any sexual misconduct. However, she has been mentioned in Diddy’s alleged sex trafficking operation as she’s accused of bringing him a drug called Tuci, or “pink cocaine.”
Singer Kalena Harper was a member of Diddy’s Dirty Money group. She’s not accused of any crimes. However, she is named as a witness that reportedly saw Diddy choke Cassie, throw a hot pan of eggs at her, and drag her up the stairs. After the alleged assault, Harper reportedly spoke with Ventura and encouraged her to leave the relationship. When Diddy found out, he allegedly threatened her.
Of course, fans are still waiting to see if other names such as Ashton Kutcher, Jennifer Lopez, and Justin Bieber will appear in some way. It seems that things could get very ugly for those involved.
“Very sad situation. I think this will blow up Hollywood if names continue to be leaked,” one person wrote via Reddit.
“Celebrities involved with Diddy have to be terrified right now,” another comment read.
With more lawsuits expected to be filed against Diddy, other famous people are likely to be named as well. Diddy’s trial is set to begin in May 2025. Until that time, information will presumably continue to come to light and shock fans in the process.